Skip to main content
Shop Merch Add a Show Listing
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part 3 — Page 42

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.

#1027

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Raúl Esparza, Captain Obvious. One gets wet when one waits in the rain. re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I'm finally at the point where I can't keep myself away from the realization that it's all over. I can't put my head in the sand anymore.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#1028

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

lol, seriously. But of course he then does something so cute that you just have to overlook it. Damn you, Esparza

Yeah, last night kinda sucked for me. I just realized that there are so many little things in the show that were new to me each time I'd see it -- things I had never noticed before. I cant believe I'll only see it one more time.

I also just realized that I don't have enough room on my walls for everything I just bought frames for...
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#1030

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

misschung - I, too, have only recently realized that there are all those little hidden treasures! For me, it is during the first song, "Company'" at the end when Bobby is singing "you I love" to various friends circling around him. I was always watching various members of the cast at that moment - until I focused on Raul. Every time I see it, there is an "aha!" moment, and it is always different.
#1031

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I just had another "you really need to get over it" lecture from my mom, and all I said was that I think Sunday is going to be pretty sad. I'm not projecting that I'll fall into some deep, certifiable depression or anything, but I think I have every right to be sad! I guess my mom's current opinion is that I've had enough time with it, so it's okay for it to be gone, and if I never get to see it again, so what? I don't think that she's actually capable of understanding this as a kind of loss; it's just a thing that happens and you get over it. Well, of course you get over it -- you know what I mean -- but it doesn't happen without batting an eyelash.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#1032

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I am getting a lot of impatience from family, too, em. It is the same well-meaning reaction you get from some people who don't understand when a beloved pet dies. I am surprised how much emotional investment I have made in this play - and we will "get over it" but it is a loss nevertheless. I can go and see a wonderful Broadway production and walk away - but for whatever reason, this one isn't going to be that easy.
#1033

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

My parents have been understanding, but still think I might be slightly certifiable, all because I went and saw it again last night. It was only my third time!

Here's something to cheer us up:
re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I think he looks particularly lovely, especially the EYES. re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

Updated On: 6/28/07 at 10:46 PM

#1035

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

My sister just told me she thinks he looks like a turtle. Oookay.

The picture looks all wierd and stretched out on my computer. Yucky.

I wonder what's in his breast pocket.
"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.
#1036

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

First off, I think you look really pretty in that picture Elphie; and secondly, I seceretly think he's hiding a pocket protector re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

So I read the news on the home page; I'm very excited that they are taping the show for PBS. If only they would tell us when there going to air it, that's the meddlesome part.
Your aspirations are your possibilities-Samuel Johnson (and a little help from nomdeplume)
#1037

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Okay, I haven't posted in this thread forever, but..
A friend fowarded it to me from some Livejournal, and it's really freaking me out.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=iWC5qfVnsVs&mode=related&search=

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TnmeXl02feE
Look at the shirts.
(Elphie's picture reminded me...)
SondheimGeek: Is it slightly pathetic that you guys get to be Jedi bitches, and I'm Bitchy the Hutt?
LizzieCurry: No, you're more memorable
#1038

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Okay, so Raul obviously spent the night at Sondheim's and stole his shirt. No big deal.... yay for the polos! They just remind me of the 80s/90s because my dad used to wear them allllllll the time.

Elphie, that is such a cute picture of you both! I think he looks gorgeous - I'm digging the tight shirt and the chain, which is always a bonus for me. His eyebrows are a lot lighter than his hair - does he dye them? I'm sure that's been answered before...

Yeah, Sunday is approaching very quickly-- it's surprising, me actually. I was listening to the album tonight and I just heard for the first time, the part in "Being Alive" when they play the melody to "Someone is Waiting." For some reason it's very apparent in the original cast recording, but I didnt notice it in the revival until now. Just another of those little things you discover during multiple viewings/listening...

It is the same well-meaning reaction you get from some people who don't understand when a beloved pet dies.

I can't agree more. Thats exactly how it feels. I'm just happy that its being broadcast on PBS and hopefully distributed on DVD

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

Updated On: 6/29/07 at 12:06 AM

#1039

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

THANK YOU MISSCHUNG - THOUGHT THAT WAS JUST ME BEING SENILE.

Polos were part of my high school uniform... and I wore a blue polo for 4 years straight. Not the greatest thing ever. If anyone but Raul was wearing one, I'd be officially sick of them.

I LOVE that moment in Being Alive. I also love that the new orchestrations kept in the Another Hundred People Bobby thing.

My neuroticism is making a list of everything that could go wrong before 3pm on Saturday. What are the chances of me getting stabbed in the subway before the show? I seriously wouldn’t care about the stabbing, but if I miss the show, there will be hell to pay. If I’m bleeding all over the seats at the Barrymore, I’ll clean it up! Just let me get through the show!!!

I need sleep…
SondheimGeek: Is it slightly pathetic that you guys get to be Jedi bitches, and I'm Bitchy the Hutt?
LizzieCurry: No, you're more memorable
#1041

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

What is the Another Hundred People Bobby thing? MMC's orchestrations are incredible, and they are even better live, as much as I love the new cast recording.

Yeah, I will get there early on Sunday, definitely. I always have those kinds of fears too, especially after last night's insanity.
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#1042

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

The "Bobby, Bobby, Bobby Baby" rhythem during "And they find each other in the crowded streets..". Listen to it.. even though it's 100x more obvious on the OBCR, you can still hear it on the Revival recording.

Was it hard getting home because of Subway insanity or something? I might actually cough up the money for a cab... but then I have traffic to be insane about. Besides the fact that I'm actually paying full price for my Sunday seats *gasp*.

SondheimGeek: Is it slightly pathetic that you guys get to be Jedi bitches, and I'm Bitchy the Hutt?
LizzieCurry: No, you're more memorable
#1043

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I saw Company for the fifth and final time on Wednedsay night. I brought my italian roommate who had never seen a Sondheim show or Raul in anything, but she knows who both are simply because I have showed her billions of pictures of each. Raul was so amazing and it just made look forward even more to whatever he's got planned for next. Unless it is a well deserved break/vacation...I just can't bring myself to look forward to that. But anyways, I was almost proud to see the show a final time. His work has been astounding, and he's come so far since that first performance I saw of him in Cabaret.

Before the show, my friends and I ate at this restaurant I love and when we walked in Noah Racey from Curtains was sitting at the table accross from us. Shortly after, Julia Murney walked in and I just thought how amazing it is to be surrounded by such talent. I wanted to talk to her and also mention we were seeing Company, but I didn't. I knew she had just been bombarded by Wicked fans, and I knew she would be later that evening as well.

"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

Updated On: 6/29/07 at 01:55 AM

#1045

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

I wish - I have tickets to something else tonight re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

It looks like Kristin will be writing about the closing/taping of the show in her column. I'm so glad they aren't going to end after the show's closing
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#1048

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Today's story is great, and I love the pictures. I'm really happy she mentioned the difficult reception that the show had among certain audiences.

It seems flying cars are mentioned a lot when discussing the gimmicks of traditional, showy musical theater, hehe. Poor Chitty
The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?
#1049

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Sondheim Geek - I had to laugh about your neurotic fears about Sunday. I went to the dentist yesterday and I spent the whole time thinking - what if his hand slips and I get hurt and have to be in the hospital on Sunday? I think my brain was on the pathway to crazy with that one!

I did think Raul had lost a little weight, too -

And hooray for PBS! They have my contribution locked up now.
#1050

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Add me to the neurotic fears list. I hurt my knee the other day, and I've been like "Oh no... what if I go to the doctor and he tells me I have to stay home?" Or "What if the trains get stuck?" (I had a bad experience with that one day)

I can't believe it's Friday already. This week has been going REALLY fast.

And hooray for PBS! They have my contribution locked up now.
Hehe, me too.
http://www.beintheheights.com/katnicole1 (Please click and help me win!) I chose, and my world was shaken- So what?
The choice may have been mistaken, The choosing was not...
"Every day has the potential to be the greatest day of your life." - Lin-Manuel Miranda
"And when Idina Menzel is singing, I'm always slightly worried that her teeth are going to jump out of her mouth and chase me." - Schmerg_the_Impaler

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $70
Hot Show
Tickets From $106
Hot Show
Tickets From $71